Call it a bank shot. The recent news that a State basketball tournament is coming to the South Coast is fun for fans but could prove profitable for area businesses.
Oregon's School Activities Association takes a leap of faith and agrees to move the 3A State Basketball Playoffs to the South Coast. Now area coaches and volunteers are already gearing up for the tournament.
A popular South Coast store and tourist attraction has expanded it's business in the Bay Area, opening up a second location that they hope will draw in more customers.
Fighting to get Oregon to rebound is the goal of Republican candidate for Governor Chris Dudley, and he brought his message to the South Coast this week.